Fingerprints Flashcards
1
Q
2 characteristics that make fingerprints capable of identifying someone
A
- no two prints are the same
- will remain unchanged for an individuals life
2
Q
ridge characteristics known as
A
minutiae
3
Q
pores in skin secret latent residue which is
A
99% water and 1% amino acids
4
Q
loop %
A
60-65
5
Q
whorl %
A
30-35
6
Q
arch %
A
5
7
Q
bifurication
A
one ridge separates into 2 or more ridges
8
Q
ridge ending
A
ridge that abruptly ends
9
Q
enclosure
A
a ridge that separates, runs parallel, and flows back together
10
Q
short ridge
A
a ridge that travels a short distance and ends
11
Q
ridge dot
A
a single ridge unit
12
Q
if loop opens toward little finger
A
ulnar
13
Q
if loop opens toward thumb
A
radial
14
Q
types of arch
A
plain and tented
15
Q
types of whorl
A
plain, central pocket loop, double loop, accidental
